Anathema (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film
Released in 1960, Anathema is a history film directed by Sergei Gippius, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. It is year 1900 in Pre-Revolutionary Russia and Deacon Olympius begins to take interest in secular literature. When he stumbles upon a book by Tolstoy, he is humbled and inspired to lead a just life. Based on a story by Aleksandr Kuprin.
Who’s in it. Anathema stars Stepan Krylov as Deacon Olympius, Igor Efimov as student, Nikolay Gavrilov as the Dean and Aleksandr Afanasev as merchant, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Anathema page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anathema tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anathema (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Anathema change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Anathema?
- Anathema stars Stepan Krylov, Igor Efimov, Nikolay Gavrilov, Aleksandr Afanasev and Nikolay Lebedev.
- When was Anathema released?
- Anathema was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.